Evolve

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 presents a classic mid-range pairing for Evolve, a 2015 FPS. The recorded data shows a system that is highly capable at standard 1080p and serviceable at 1440p, but it falls well short of playability at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all tested configurations, compares the components to their nearest rivals, and determines the optimal settings for a smooth experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, this combo demonstrates strong performance across all presets. Starting with Low settings, the average FPS is 128.8, which provides a massive headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Moving up to Medium settings, the average drops to 104.1 FPS, still exceptionally smooth. The High preset yields an average of 82.7 FPS, which remains well within the playable range. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, averages 57.6 FPS, which falls just short of the 60 FPS target. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop of 71.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes at this resolution, but the CPU has enough power to keep frame rates high at lower settings.

At 2560x1440, the performance landscape shifts. The Low preset averages 89.1 FPS, which is still excellent and comfortably above the playability threshold. Medium settings produce an average of 69.6 FPS, maintaining a solid playable experience. The High preset drops to 53 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS mark and begins to feel less fluid. Ultra settings at 1440p are demanding, with an average of only 39 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The resolution jump from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 30% performance across most presets, highlighting the GPU's significant workload increase.

Moving to 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. The Low preset averages 51.8 FPS, which is tantalizingly close to but still below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings drop to 39.8 FPS, and High falls further to 27.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at 23.4 FPS. None of the tested 4K configurations reach the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that this hardware is not suited for 4K gaming in Evolve. The data shows a clear trend: resolution scaling has a severe impact on the GTX 1070, with the 4K Ultra setting delivering less than one-fifth of the frame rate achieved at 1080p Low.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-12400F sits in a dense performance neighborhood according to the database. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which has an average score of 19047, representing a 0% delta. The Intel Core 3 201E is next with a score of 19056, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979, also a 0.3% delta. This means that for CPU-bound scenarios in Evolve, swapping the i5-12400F for any of these processors would result in nearly identical performance, with differences of less than half a percent. Gamers upgrading or building with any of these CPUs should expect the same frame rates in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 has a percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs, placing it in the middle of the pack. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in average score. The AMD FirePro W5000 scores 9803, a delta of -0.2%. The NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832, a delta of -0.5%. The NVIDIA Tesla M10 scores 9724, a 0.6% delta, and the NVIDIA Tesla C2070 scores 9716, a 0.7% delta. These deltas are all within one percent, meaning that for graphics rendering in Evolve, these alternatives would produce nearly identical frame rates. The data indicates that the GTX 1070 is not a unique performer; several professional and mobile workstation GPUs from its era offer equivalent throughput.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results reveal a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Evolve. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 128.8 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that neither component is a severe bottleneck, but the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain this level. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes increasingly dominant in determining performance. The transition from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop from 128.8 to 89.1 FPS, a 39.7 FPS decrease. This gap widens further at 4K Low, which averages 51.8 FPS, another 37.3 FPS drop. This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload at higher resolutions.

The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power for Evolve's demands. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380 and a single-core score of 1680, indicate strong performance that is unlikely to hold back the GTX 1070 in this game. The GPU, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory and 256-bit bus, has the bandwidth to handle 1080p and 1440p resolutions, but its 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The recorded data shows that preset changes at a fixed resolution have a larger impact on FPS than resolution changes at a fixed preset, which further confirms that the GPU's shading and texture units are the primary constraint.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Evolve depends entirely on the target resolution and settings. The verdict by resolution is clear. At 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at this resolution is 51.8 on Low, which fails to meet the 60 FPS playability threshold. The system cannot run Evolve at 4K with a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable on Low and Medium settings. The best settings are Medium, which delivers an average of 69.6 FPS. This configuration clears the 60 FPS bar with nearly 10 FPS to spare. High and Ultra presets at this resolution are not recommended, as they fall to 53 and 39 FPS respectively.

At 1920x1080, the system is playable on High, Low, and Medium settings. The best playable settings are High, with an average of 82.7 FPS. This provides a smooth and visually appealing experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 57.6 FPS, which is just below the threshold and may be acceptable for some players, but the data shows it does not officially meet the 60 FPS requirement. For the best balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p High is the recommended target.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is the optimal choice. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves this with an average of 82.7 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for the best visual fidelity while ensuring smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p also works well, averaging 104.1 FPS, but High offers superior graphics with a still-comfortable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best option, delivering an average of 69.6 FPS. This is the only preset besides Low that meets the playability standard, and it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low. Players who prioritize frame rate above all else can use Low for 89.1 FPS, but Medium is the optimal balance.

At 3840x2160, no preset meets the 60 FPS threshold. The best average FPS is 51.8 on Low, which is not enough for a consistently smooth experience. For 4K, this hardware combination is not viable for Evolve, and players should either lower their resolution or upgrade their GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database's measured results, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3039 out of 3700 tested combos for Evolve. This places it in the lower portion of the rankings, around the 18th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects the GPU's age and mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's capability. The GTX 1070's percentile rank of 47 among all GPUs, combined with the CPU's strong 73rd percentile rank, means the overall combo ranking is dragged down by the graphics card. The data suggests that this system is a capable 1080p machine, but it will struggle in higher-resolution scenarios compared to more modern or higher-tier hardware configurations. The rank indicates that while the i5-12400F is a solid modern processor, the GTX 1070 limits the system's overall standing in this game's performance hierarchy.